Virtual HCC 5K Challenge Race
9.14.2020 Newsletter
Training Mini-Challenge
Thank you for joining us for the first week of mini-challenges. The app provides specific information about your performance through the app's audio experience.

Based on your athletic level, there are three different challenges this week.

IMPORTANT
In order to keep the trainings private to the HCC 5K sponsoring companies, you will need to use the links to access the weekly trainings. To take the challenge follow the directions below, even if you already have the app on your phone.

1. Choose the appropriate link which will redirect you to the JustMove website prompting you to download the app to your smartphone.
2. Download the app or if you already have the app on your phone, still click on download the app and the challenge will automatically load.
3. Once in the challenge, participate by joining.

Please share the weekly newsletter and links to weekly challenges with all employees. Once you have joined a challenge you can also invite co-workers directly from the app.

Good luck, have fun, and don't forget to JustMove!
Health and Wellness
Obesity, Sugar and Heart Health

Obesity is a complex problem with multiple causes. But among the likely suspects, sugar is high on the list. As sugar consumption has increased, so too has our national waistline.

Learn more HERE
Student Spotlight: Javier

In the spring, Javier Aguin-Ordonez will transfer to a four-year university in Maryland to double major in film and studio arts. His career goal: To be a movie director. He said, HCC’s support, and the scholarship he received through Howard P.R.I.D.E, made it all possible.
Sponsor Spotlight: M&T Bank
“Howard Community College is an integral part of Howard County’s strong foundation, making it such a robust place to live,” says Charlie Camp, M&T Bank’s Howard County Business Banking Team Leader. And, Camp believes passionately in supporting education for future generations. “It is amazing the role education has in young people’s lives, and HCC plays a key role in improving their future opportunities and success in life.”
2020 HCC 5K Challenge Race Sponsors
Shop Local
Save 15% of everything in the store starting 9.14.2020 to Race Day. Feet First is your one-stop shop for making your 5K training a smashing success. Find shoes, socks, insoles, apparel, recovery, nutrition, gait/foot analysis, and more. Please mention the HCC 5K Race discount at check-out.
HCC Educational Foundation
The HCC Educational Foundation (HCCEF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides funds to support scholarships and programs that benefit students at Howard Community College. Established in 1978, the HCCEF's mission is to improve lives and create opportunities by funding pathways to student success.
Learn more HERE.
Racing to Raise Money for Student Scholarships!